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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress in Newborns

ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress in Newborns

P22.0
P22.1
P22.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for respiratory distress in newborns includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Neonatal Respiratory Distress
Newborn Breathing Difficulty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress in Newborns

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress in Newborns

Use ICD-10 code P22.0 for respiratory distress syndrome of newborn, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn

Billable Code
P22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of surfactant deficiency and ground-glass appearance on X-ray

Applicable To

  • • Hyaline membrane disease
  • • Surfactant deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports surfactant deficiency and specific imaging findings.

Transient tachypnea of newborn

Billable Code
P22.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Term infant with tachypnea resolving within 24-72 hours
  • • Clear lung fluid on X-ray

Applicable To

  • • Retained fetal lung fluid

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies transient nature and resolution time.

Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

Billable Code
P22.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific diagnosis after provider query

Important Notes

  • • Query provider for more specific diagnosis before using.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for respiratory distress in newborns?

The ICD-10 code for respiratory distress syndrome in newborns is P22.0, while transient tachypnea is coded as P22.1. Use P22.9 for unspecified cases.

How do you code respiratory distress syndrome in newborns?

Code P22.0 for respiratory distress syndrome in newborns, ensuring documentation includes surfactant deficiency and specific imaging findings.

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